Carlee Russell’s kidnapping hoax shouldn’t distract us from the real issue of missing women and girls
People go missing — for real — every day. Will the next report of a missing Black woman be taken less seriously because of Russell’s charade?
The woman dedicated to finding missing Black people urges public to stay vigilant
The co-founder of the non-profit Black and Missing Foundation hopes that Carlee Russell’s case does not deter the public from sharing the profiles of missing persons.
Black and Missing Foundation Statement on the Carlethia “Carlee” Russell Investigation
The Black & Missing Foundation says amid the investigation into the Carlee Russell case, there’s more awareness on the alarming rate of missing Black people.
Carlee Russell admits there was no abduction. Experts say the saga puts ‘real’ missing Black women at risk.
Last year, Black women and girls accounted for 1 in 5 missing persons cases in the U.S. despite making up just 7% of the population.
Carlee Russell: A missing Black woman and a social media frenzy, explained
What the viral story of a missing Alabama woman says about all of us.
There are thousands of unsolved cases of missing Black people. Carlee Russell’s unverified report is rare, advocates say
The doubt surrounding the alleged kidnapping of Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, threatens to overshadow thousands of unsolved cases of missing Black people, advocates say.
Police, advocates join for ‘A State of Emergency: Missing, Murdered and Unaccounted for Women of Color’ memorial
Every year, hundreds of thousands are reported missing, but advocates say even though people of color make up 40% of the missing population, their cases go under the radar.
Will Carlee Russell case take focus off missing Black girls?
BAMFI's Co-Founder Derrica Wilson talks with NewsNation about the concerns that the Carlee Russell case will take focus off of missing Black girls.
How will Carlee Russell’s case affect future abduction cases?
Carlee Russell’s disappearance has raised concern about what it could mean for the over 500,000 people who go missing every year.
We’re hurt. We’re angry. We’re disappointed. But Carlee Russell’s story shouldn’t deter us from searching for missing Black people.
Her story showed how media coverage, law enforcement resources and community engagement can make all the difference in someone being found.